What is forgery?

Under Florida Statute 831.01, the crime of Forgery is committed when a person falsifies, alters, counterfeits, or forges a document that carries “legal efficacy” with the intent to injure or defraud another person or entity.

Penalties for forgery

Forgery is a third-degree felony in Florida and is punishable by up to five (5) years in prison, five (5) years of probation, and a $5,000 fine.

Forgery is assigned a Level 1 offense severity ranking under Florida’s Criminal Punishment Code. A judge may sentence a person convicted of forgery to probation, but may also impose a sentence up to the statutory maximum of five years in prison.

If you have been convicted of forgery in Miami, then you may want to call an experienced criminal defense attorney for legal advice.